Echo chamber

What if you could recognize manipulation while it is happening and know exactly how to respond without losing your confidence or control? In this episode, we’re joined by Robin Golinski and Dr. Dennis Becker, co-founders of Outwitting the Manipulator and co-authors of Outwitting the Manipulator: Protecting Yourself in Real-Time . With more than 50 years of combined communication coaching experienc...

What does it take to build a remarkable career, overcome life’s challenges, and use success to create opportunities for others? In this episode, we welcome Ed Hajim, a distinguished Wall Street executive, investor, philanthropist, and chairman of High Vista, a Boston-based investment management company. With more than 50 years of investment experience, Ed has held senior leadership positions at so...

What if healing isn’t about going back to the person you used to be, but learning how to move forward with the person you are becoming? In this episode, we welcome Haley Elise Ridgel, author, speaker, and creator of the Begin Again Framework, built around one powerful belief: the middle is where we heal. Drawing from her personal experiences with caregiving, motherhood, mental health challenges, a...

What if workplace inclusion could do more than make employees feel welcome? What if it could become a powerful driver of leadership development, employee retention, and business performance? In this episode, we welcome Dr. Lola Adeyemo, keynote speaker, leadership strategist, and CEO of EQImindset. With nearly two decades of experience across Fortune 500 STEM organizations, Dr. Adeyemo helps busin...

What if finding the perfect café was about more than great coffee, good WiFi, or online reviews? What if cafés could become places where technology helps people discover meaningful human connections? In this episode, we welcome Michael Hensel, solo founder of Lattecino, an innovative café discovery platform built around real measurements rather than paid promotions or subjective opinions. After mo...

What does it mean to hold on to faith when life brings unimaginable pain, loss, illness, and betrayal? And how can someone find freedom after years of personal and spiritual struggles? In this episode, we welcome Tom, a longtime believer who shares a remarkable personal journey spanning more than five decades. From battling alcoholism and suicidal thoughts as a teenager to facing a serious cancer...

What does it take to build businesses that don’t just succeed today but continue creating value for generations? In this episode, we explore the world of entrepreneurship, investment, and innovation with a Stanford-educated entrepreneur and investor whose work spans the GCC and international markets. With experience across technology, automotive, food, manufacturing, life sciences, and emerging in...

What if the secret to becoming a more powerful speaker isn’t just learning what to say, but discovering how to make people connect with your story? In this episode, we welcome Sean Tyler Foley, a versatile actor, performer, bestselling author, and Managing Director of Total Buy In. With an acting career that began at just six years old, Tyler has appeared in film, television, and stage productions...

What makes a truly compelling murder mystery? Sometimes, the best plots come from understanding how people think, behave, and make decisions under pressure. In this episode, we welcome AJ Tyler, a former CPA, attorney, turnaround expert, and restaurateur who has reinvented himself as a fiction author and speaker. Drawing on years of professional experience and hundreds of business transactions as...

What does it take to turn decades of rivalry between two powerful nations into an extraordinary story of international cooperation? In this episode, we welcome Jim Van Laak, author of To See Far , whose remarkable career took him from serving as a fighter pilot on America’s northern frontline during the Cold War to leading critical operations in human spaceflight. Jim shares the fascinating journe...

What happens when you spend so much time trying to please everyone else that you lose sight of who you were created to be? In this episode, we welcome Jerome Stevens, better known as Coach JDot—a motivational speaker, men’s mindset coach, author of Stop Playing Nice , and master barber with nearly 20 years of experience changing lives both inside and outside the barber chair. After years of listen...

What if the path to personal growth begins with exploring the parts of ourselves we often avoid or struggle to understand? In this episode, we welcome Sayen Gates, Shadow Work Life Coach, community-based doula, and creator and host of Shadow Corner , a podcast dedicated to self-awareness, shadow work, and transformational healing. Raised in South Carolina, Sayen brings a strong sense of community,...

What happens when a parent’s greatest challenge becomes the beginning of a powerful journey of faith, prayer, and purpose? In this episode, we welcome Debra McNinch, speaker, first-time author, wife, mother, and founder of the BATTLECRY Prayer movement. Debra’s personal experience with a parenting detour inspired her to create a community of mothers who stand together in prayer, believing their ch...

What if growing your business isn’t about working harder, but building smarter systems that allow your company to scale without depending on you for everything? In this episode, we welcome Johannes Krebs, a Growth Systems Architect and international entrepreneur who has managed several million euros in advertising spend and earned recognition as a High Performer within a Google project. Johannes h...

What if becoming a better leader isn’t about doing more, controlling everything, or constantly proving yourself—but learning to lead with clarity, confidence, and peace? In this episode, we welcome Patrick Platt, leadership author, AI coach, and speaker who helps high-performing professionals move beyond fear-driven leadership and rediscover their authentic voice. Patrick shares insights from his...

What happens when faith, creativity, and a passion for justice come together in one extraordinary journey? In this episode, we welcome Drew McHolm, an author, musician, and pastor of the historic Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Drew joins us to share his journey, his experiences in ministry, and the inspiration behind his first published book, Minister of Justice . We explore the connections...

What happens when life changes in an instant, leaving you to rebuild not only your body but also your sense of identity and purpose? In this episode, we welcome Justin Sabo, a registered nurse, songwriter, author, and creative whose life took an unexpected turn after surviving a serious rollover accident in 2025. During his physical and emotional recovery, Justin experienced a remarkable creative...

What was life like in the early days of garage rock, when young musicians chased their dreams, made unforgettable music, and took chances in search of stardom? In this episode, we welcome Manny Freiser, author of Tracks In The Sands of Time, Volume I , a memoir chronicling his life and adventures in rock and roll. Manny is best known for co-writing garage rock classics such as Let’s Talk About Gir...

What does it take to grow an advertising agency, attract more clients, and build a business capable of reaching seven figures? In this episode, we welcome Joe Salcedo, Facebook and Google Ads expert and owner of North American Advertising, a white-label advertising agency that has served over 3,000 clients and managed more than $30 million in ad spend over the past five years. Joe shares his exper...

Can music do more than entertain us? Can it help us heal, find hope, and connect with people who understand our struggles? In this episode, we welcome Willie Thornton, founder of Backwoods Productions and creator of Soul Impact: How Music Saved Us . Based in Salem, Missouri, Willie has turned his passion for music, storytelling, and community into a platform that brings people together through pow...

Grief isn't always about losing someone. Sometimes it's about the life, relationships, or experiences we wish had turned out differently. In this episode of Echo Chamber, Westino welcomes Victoria Volk, author, grief recovery specialist, end-of-life doula, and host of Grieving Voices . Drawing from her experience as a childhood griever and her work supporting others through loss, Victoria explores...

Are you running a profitable business, or are you simply working hard to keep it afloat? In this episode of Echo Chamber, Westino welcomes Megan Schwan, CEO and founder of Sidekick Accounting Services. With over two decades in accounting, Megan shares why understanding your numbers, managing taxes, and making smarter financial decisions are essential to building a sustainable business. As a Certif...

What happens when the beliefs we hold are tested by the suffering we never expected? In this episode of Echo Chamber, Westino welcomes David Libby, author of A Different World: God's Sovereignty in the Face of Suffering . David shares his family's deeply personal journey through severe Lyme disease and the challenges that reshaped his understanding of faith, theology, and God's sovereignty. Drawin...

What if your career and opportunities didn't have to be limited by geographical borders? In this episode of Echo Chamber, Westino welcomes Yoli Chisholm, an award-winning executive, TEDx speaker, author, and editor-in-chief of Borderless Self. Drawing on more than 20 years of global corporate experience with companies including Microsoft, eBay, and Sprinklr, Yoli shares insights on navigating corp...

How can a podcast become more than a conversation and turn into a powerful platform for influence and growth? In this episode of Echo Chamber, Westino welcomes Adam Torres, top 2% podcaster, bestselling author of 1 Billion Podcasts: The Future of ALL Media , and co-founder of Mission Matters. Adam shares insights into the evolving podcast industry, building a recognizable personal brand, and helpi...